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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,354.59, 1,868.77 and 911.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,354.59, 1,868.77 and 911.72 is: 1,257.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,354.59 : 1,868.77 = 911.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,354.59/1,868.77 = 911.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,354.59x = 1,868.77 × 911.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,354.59x = 1,703,794.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,703,794.98/1,354.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,257.79

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